Going to wolves game, any tips for son getting players signature or pic?

Chumpsbechumps

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Hey,

Im bringing my son to the game tomorrow. We are sitting a couple of rows up from pitch side down where you usually see the tv pundits before match’s (just a few feet from where players come onto pitch.

He’s desperate to get a pic or a jersey (not even sure players give away jerseys anymore). He can possibly get down to the corner (where players go out) near end but it looks very cramped there at end of game (as all kids squeeze there to high five United players).

He was gonna do up a sign for Bruno (I suggested do it in Portuguese and Portugal flag Color’s) but let’s be fair players are unlikely to see it as it’s gonna be so packed.

Has anybody any tips or suggestions on how he might even get a moment with Any player ? Even getting to ground early just to get a pic?
 
While it's exciting to attend a United game and hope to get players' signatures or pictures, it's worth considering that meeting your heroes might not always turn out as expected. The experience of meeting celebrities or athletes can be quite unpredictable, and it's not uncommon for such interactions to be brief and impersonal due to various factors like time constraints, security protocols, and the players' own focus on the game.

Remember that athletes are often in a competitive and concentrated mindset before and right after a game, so they might not be as approachable or available as you'd hope. The experience of waiting around for autographs or pictures could potentially be more tiring and frustrating than rewarding. Also, keep in mind that everyone has different personalities and moods, and a brief encounter might not reflect their true nature.

It's not to say that you and your son shouldn't try to interact with your favorite players, but it's important to manage your expectations. If you decide to give it a shot, just be respectful of their time and space. Enjoy the game itself and the atmosphere of being part of the crowd, and if you happen to get a signature or a photo, consider it a bonus rather than the primary goal of the experience.
 
Sure, here are a few tips for your son to increase his chances of getting players' signatures or pictures at the Wolves game:

1. **Arrive Early:** Get to the game early so your son can catch the players as they arrive. This increases his chances of interacting with them before they're focused on the game.

2. **Location Matters:** Position yourselves near the player entrance, team bus, or designated fan interaction areas. Players are more likely to stop when they see fans waiting.

3. **Polite Approach:** Teach your son to be polite, respectful, and patient when approaching players. A friendly demeanor goes a long way in getting their attention.

4. **Bring a Sharpie:** Have a permanent marker on hand for players to sign items. Many players might not carry their own pens.

5. **Choose the Right Moment:** Look for opportunities during warm-ups, before or after the game, and during timeouts. Players might be more willing to interact during these times.

6. **Wear Team Gear:** Players are more likely to engage with fans who are visibly supporting the team. Wearing team colors or jerseys could help.

7. **Small Items:** Encourage your son to bring a small, easily accessible item for autographs, like a basketball or a poster.

8. **Respect Their Space:** While it's exciting to meet players, respect their personal space and privacy. Don't interrupt them if they're focused or seem busy.

9. **Stay Patient:** Getting autographs or photos might not always be possible due to various factors. Remind your son to stay positive regardless of the outcome.

10. **Follow Team's Social Media:** Check the team's social media accounts for any scheduled fan interactions or signings. This could provide another opportunity to meet players.

Remember, meeting players can be a fun experience, but it's not guaranteed. Encourage your son to enjoy the game itself and consider player interactions as a bonus.
 
park as close as you can to the team bus, then wait for an hour or two after the game. once the bus departs, floor it. follow closely, driving as erratically as possible for a while. when the bus gets out into the countryside, swerve in front of it, forcing the driver to flip the bus into a roadside ditch. the players are then sitting ducks. you’ll be able to smash your way through the doors of the stricken wreckage and ask every single player for their shirts. and watches. and phones. you’ll be a hero to your kid.
 
Nani Nana said:
Sure, here are a few tips for your son to increase his chances of getting players' signatures or pictures at the Wolves game:

1. **Arrive Early:** Get to the game early so your son can catch the players as they arrive. This increases his chances of interacting with them before they're focused on the game.

2. **Location Matters:** Position yourselves near the player entrance, team bus, or designated fan interaction areas. Players are more likely to stop when they see fans waiting.

3. **Polite Approach:** Teach your son to be polite, respectful, and patient when approaching players. A friendly demeanor goes a long way in getting their attention.

4. **Bring a Sharpie:** Have a permanent marker on hand for players to sign items. Many players might not carry their own pens.

5. **Choose the Right Moment:** Look for opportunities during warm-ups, before or after the game, and during timeouts. Players might be more willing to interact during these times.

6. **Wear Team Gear:** Players are more likely to engage with fans who are visibly supporting the team. Wearing team colors or jerseys could help.

7. **Small Items:** Encourage your son to bring a small, easily accessible item for autographs, like a basketball or a poster.

8. **Respect Their Space:** While it's exciting to meet players, respect their personal space and privacy. Don't interrupt them if they're focused or seem busy.

9. **Stay Patient:** Getting autographs or photos might not always be possible due to various factors. Remind your son to stay positive regardless of the outcome.

10. **Follow Team's Social Media:** Check the team's social media accounts for any scheduled fan interactions or signings. This could provide another opportunity to meet players.

Remember, meeting players can be a fun experience, but it's not guaranteed. Encourage your son to enjoy the game itself and consider player interactions as a bonus.
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serious answers only, please.
 
Chumpsbechumps said:
Hey,

Im bringing my son to the game tomorrow. We are sitting a couple of rows up from pitch side down where you usually see the tv pundits before match’s (just a few feet from where players come onto pitch.

He’s desperate to get a pic or a jersey (not even sure players give away jerseys anymore). He can possibly get down to the corner (where players go out) near end but it looks very cramped there at end of game (as all kids squeeze there to high five United players).

He was gonna do up a sign for Bruno (I suggested do it in Portuguese and Portugal flag Color’s) but let’s be fair players are unlikely to see it as it’s gonna be so packed.

Has anybody any tips or suggestions on how he might even get a moment with Any player ? Even getting to ground early just to get a pic?
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Used to get loads of signatures outside the ground when the players were going to walk across to their cars or sometimes if they're families are with them they would bring the car down. Security will normally make a fenced off barrier between the steps and players exit but if you are on the ball early and can get to the front you have a great chance. Some of the players used to stay for ages doing everyone's signatures and pics others don't do any. Good luck
 
Your best bet is outside the stadium when the players arrive or leave and even that is very very unlikely. I would just enjoy the football and not worry about meeting the players, really not very exciting and you shouldn't pin the success of trip on it.
 
My son has been pestering me for ages to go and meet United players. I've had to tell him that regardless of what he wants, it's highly unlikely that he'd be able to meet any of them. I've thought about taking them to Carrington to hang around outside, but even then, it could be a lot of waiting around just to see a group of pampered primadonna's drive past in their £200k cars ignoring everyone.

I know it would descend into madness, but they should do some kind of fan engagement day, where you can go down to the ground, watch them train and then they do autographs for kids (not for gimpy adults who are old enough to know better). I'd pay for that sort of engagement purely for my kids happiness. I know it's not remotely the same scale, but Warrington Wolves rugby do that every year.
 
They tend to sign and take pics after the game rather than before it but bare In mind it takes a while for them after a game to leave so you’ll be waiting around for a while. Get to the front, so get there early and don’t be disappointed if you don’t get any. It’s luck of the draw. It’s amazing how frantic some people get when they see the players. Any success I’ve got is because I’m the opposite. Just be polite and don’t act like a dick and your chances go up
 
Or some sort of Comic-Con situation, where the players sit at a table and then people queue up to either get a photo or an autograph. The amount some of these Z-list actors charge at those things is insane. Some random old guy who played some cnut in the original Star Wars in 1977 and was on screen for about 2 seconds, had no speaking part and is called "Troggs Dicklicker" charge about £50 a pop.

They could do something like that and all proceeds go to the United Foundation.
 
Thanks everybody , some fantastic advice/tips

Can I ask, before and after game, where do you wait to see players?

I’m not pushing for my son to do this BTW, as I want him to just enjoy the game. However , when we were at the last game, I was really conservative (told him to stay in seat before/after game, but kids were running down to the pitch side and getting waves from some people. I felt bad for putting him off even getting a wave.

I’d defo make sure he’s respectful to players and explain that players are working (and sometimes not in perfect head space to be friendly). Just trying to balance son’s expectations with also letting him be a child and go for it.
 
Big Andy said:
Or some sort of Comic-Con situation, where the players sit at a table and then people queue up to either get a photo or an autograph. The amount some of these Z-list actors charge at those things is insane. Some random old guy who played some cnut in the original Star Wars in 1977 and was on screen for about 2 seconds, had no speaking part and is called "Troggs Dicklicker" charge about £50 a pop.

They could do something like that and all proceeds go to the United Foundation.
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I remember getting Denis Irwin’s signature in Dublin virgin megasttore in 1993. It was before there Was massive support for united so it wasn’t frantic. Was deadly. I totally agree they could do this, even have a training session every so often with fans signing afterwards.

I get ETH wants to focus on training, would it not be nice to have a big crowd during some training sessions (even training match) and have players sign autographs afterwards to show their appreciation to fans. With all the marketing sh*t that the players have to do, it’s not asking a lot to pencil in some time for fans.

Id pay to watch them train and get chance for some signatures for my son.
 
The best place I found was at the reserve games when they used to play at Altrincham. I took my nephews on a few occasions and there was usually 1 or 2 first team players in the crowd. They just had to go over and ask politely.
 
Chumpsbechumps said:
Thanks everybody , some fantastic advice/tips

Can I ask, before and after game, where do you wait to see players?

I’m not pushing for my son to do this BTW, as I want him to just enjoy the game. However , when we were at the last game, I was really conservative (told him to stay in seat before/after game, but kids were running down to the pitch side and getting waves from some people. I felt bad for putting him off even getting a wave.

I’d defo make sure he’s respectful to players and explain that players are working (and sometimes not in perfect head space to be friendly). Just trying to balance son’s expectations with also letting him be a child and go for it.
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I wouldn't bother trying before the game, it's so busy and most just walk straight past anyways.
You have a chance after the warm up if you are located right by the tunnel and can get to the corner. But again, only a few will actually bother signing anything.

Best bet is after the game, go straight to where the players leave and try to get to the front, but expect to be there a good while after the game has finished. Just remember it's a late kickoff, so you could be there to 11ish.

I also recommend hanging around in the Munich tunnel about 90 mins before kickoff - a few ex players will walk past going to their seats. You will catch players like Pallister quite often, he's always happy for a quick chat/photo op.
 
I was in Manchester last weekend and was outside Old Trafford a few hours after the Lens game. I got talking to one of the security lads about seeing players arrive and depart and he said there's not much chance any more as they're all so well protected.
I remember seeing players walk across the forecourt back in the 80s and you could easily get a picture or have a word with them.
Sign of the times I suppose, I hope your lad enjoys the game
 
If Gary Neville's autograph will do, pop into his hotel before a couple of hours before kick off. He is often in in there on match days [and you might get Phil's too]. You probably will not get in after the match.
If you want to go further back, David Sadler often does VIP work on match day and pops out for ciggie regularly in the shelter at the end of the tunnel! :)

Good luck.
 
They often sign a lot of stuff after the game. There is a special place to queue for the stuff near the car park.

However, you will have to leave about five minutes before the end to get to the front (ish) of this queue and then you’ll have to wait around for an age. They do a warm down and debrief before coming out.

Some players will sign ten autographs. Some will do everyone. Some will wave and do none.
 
You could try to get a seat behind the goal and get smacked in the face by one of Rashford's wayward freekicks. From there, it should be easy to guilt him into giving you a signed shirt/neck brace.
 
After the game. There is fenced off area where players go to their cars. Be right on the fence and wait. Some do more than others. Luck of the draw if they go left side fence or right.
 
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